Incoming seed is examined to determine embryo count to help decide how much seed should be sown, and/or which capsule would be the best to sow. Permanent sample slides are also prepared. Each separate package of seed is examined because these are generally from separate capsules, which is what we request from our donors.
TN4147 Number of capsules harvested: 1
Seed Assay Number:
2590
Packet Code Number:
1A02590DE
Received as:
Dry capsule
Date Received:
11/09/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:
1
Comments:
Packet received was a folded envelope.
Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior.
Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in.
Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Medium sized seeds are balloons, have one pointed end, and have small sized teardrop-shaped yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/8 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have
good embryos, by count:
